1949threepence

Thanks for enquiring. Yes, I note that the start time has been changed to 16.00 today, so 4pm. We will see.

Although with that said the F169's still change hands regularly for 4 figure sums - check LCA, as would high grade oen 3's - and how many high grade 164A's are in existence? Being a tad pessimistic here I think

Can't you find out what the hell is going on and report back? Thanks.

That's "The 'Esseight' Collection of World Coins e-Auction". The other one: "Coins and Commemorative Medals: Summer e-Auction" is still flagged up for starting tomorrow, but the way it's going, that too will probably be postponed.

Certainly no indication of that on the website. Did you call them, Richard?

This coin appeared on a facebook coin forum, and the enquirer wants to know if the coin has been cleaned, or not. I'm honestly not sure. Any opinions.

OK, thanks chaps. Some incredibly useful information above, which I've passed on to the enquirer.

Sounds very interesting. Obviously the 1934 is the really rare one, with a mintage of just 932. What's the issue uploading the pics?

No worries, Richard. You just wonder what becomes of these unique items. Presumably in private hands, somewhere.

Ah, thanks. Very interesting. Indeed, wonder what did happen to that. Lost in the mists of time. It can be seen here. Item No 24, page 197

I'm probably missing something very obvious here, but I've got Peck's second edition in front of me, at page 440. There is reference to 1843 - an 1887 halfpenny, but I can't find any mention of it being gold, nor a relevant addendum. Can you point me in the right direction?

I've taken a screenshot of the page, so if it does vanish into thin air, I can send an e mail with an attachment, asking what happened to it.

Given their condition, I'm not sure they're really "penny acquisition of the week" class, but they are scarce and they were bargains. A 1903 open 3 and a 1911 hollow neck, Gouby X. I don't normally collect non Freeman ID'd pennies, but this one is so well known that I couldn't turn down the opportunity at just £30 (unopposed bidder).

I don't get what the problem is. Surely they're not still adding further lots at this late stage.

Excellent, thanks. Only just noticed this as it didn't come up in my notifications.

No it's not just you. I wasn't even aware of the term until somebody at work was reading from a menu of some description, and said "your latte will be served by a barista (except she pronounced it as "barrister") leading me to wonder what the hell a barrister was doing serving coffee. I think next time I visit Starbucks, I'll just snap my fingers and shout "waiter", when I want service. Barista just sounds pretentious.

I wouldn't worry - it isn't on the app at all. In fact comparing the app with the main site, there is a disparity. Every upcoming sale is shown on the main site, even if not yet available to view, whereas some of the sales, even ones available to view on the main site, don't appear in any form on the app - eg: the two Philatelic Collectors series sale. Aka a hotch potch mess. Moreover, we're now just 4 days away, and still the coin e auction remains greyed out. Not good.

As for scarcity, I guess you'd have to conclude that they're few and far between even in low grade, and exceedingly rare in high grade.

Your own specimen is very nice, Richard. Can't be too many as good as that. The price of the dnw example presumably includes juice. Went for £2,200 hammer in September 2016 - link. The estimate was £800 to £1000 !

Probably not nearly as many as that post melt. Although obviously very difficult to estimate the current number now extant. I really wouldn't like to hazard a guess, although clearly they are scarce. Despite the odd exception, the vast majority of those now in existence, seem to vary between NF and GF. I've managed to track down 8 which sold at auction over roughly the last 10 years, all in that grade bracket. £38, £80, £70, £65, £50, £40, £100 and £160 hammer - average £75.37. What has struck me is the inconsistency in pricing of this specific type. That's evident from the list above, and also from 2 other examples. The one was £30.00, which I'm pleased to say I've just bought and thus filled another gap. The other is up for £175, and isn't quite as good, with possible verd. Any thoughts on scarcity of this variety, and if you have one, what did you pay? (if that's not an impertinent question)

Oh absolutely. The 8/6 looks particularly nice - about VF, I'd say, although we can't see the obverse. The buyer will potentially more than triple what he paid, when selling.

Yep - right on all three. F38, 8/6 and halfpenny date. Absolute for definite.

But the fact it went for £800 would very strongly suggest a few rare varieties in it. You wouldn't pay that much for 60 tat 1862's.

I think you may be right on the F38, Jon. Honestly not sure about the other two.

Better luck next time.